Uncomfortable Truths: What if Santa Claus was Gay?
There is a world out there for which we are preparing our children, and that world includes people who identify as LGBTQ+.
Social Studies
“Try to Lay Low”: Growing Up Gay in Pre-1969 Canada
It isn’t easy to teach the history of homosexuality in Canada. We interviewed three gay men who were there and remember what it was like growing up before Decriminalization.
SOGI: Getting the Terminology Right
Gender fluid. Two-spirit. Trans. Cisgender. These are some of the terms students can use to describe where they are on the spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identity.
The Inclusivity Challenge: Is Canada a Just Society?
In my Grade 10 Canadian History course, students explore LGBTQ+ history the same way they explore the stories of many different Canadians in the context of our history.
LGBTQ+ Refugees in Canada
The persistence of violence against LGBTQ+ people in countries where homosexuality is legal remains worrisome and creates a refugee situation that is not that easy to prove.
Black History Month
Learning about Black History is much more than slavery and civil rights. It’s also about celebrating the achievements of many Black Canadians.
Black History: More Than Slavery and Civil Rights
Teaching Black history well means telling the story properly. This requires creatively engaging with the past and present.
Teaching Truth and Reconciliation: Exploring Residential Schools in Canada
As the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s mandate ends, there’s a greater emphasis on teaching Aboriginal content in schools. If this scares you, you’re not alone. If it ...
Jazzing Up History Class
Educators teaching history may find guidance in the genius of Miles Davis’ advice to musicians, “Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there.”
Why Don’t Teens Care About Politics?
Educating youth about civic duties, rights, and responsibilities is the only way to be sure they become engaged adults. But feeding them information won’t get the job done.